Bliss v. Stevens

OPINION

NORTON, Judge.

This case concerns a medical malpractice claim against respondent medical doctor. Appellant contends that the trial court erred when it summarily dismissed her suit on the ground that she failed to deliver the summons and complaint timely to the appropriate sheriff for service before the two-year statute of limitations expired. A disputed issue of fact remains whether, when she delivered the summons and complaint to the Hennepin County Sheriff, appellant reasonably believed that respondent doctor resided in Hennepin County. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Appellant Michele D.…